Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Branford, CT.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 44m at 12:09 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:376.83:106.98:52-0.39:220.05:468:08Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:326.54:046.99:44-0.110:210.15:478:06First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:296.25:006.810:390.111:220.35:488:05First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:295.95:586.711:360.45:498:04First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:325.77:006.612:250.412:360.75:508:03First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:375.68:016.51:280.41:370.85:518:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:395.68:596.52:280.42:370.95:528:01Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:365.79:536.53:240.43:330.85:537:59Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:275.810:416.54:150.34:240.85:547:58Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:125.911:256.55:010.35:110.75:557:57Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:546.05:430.35:540.75:567:55Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:066.412:336.16:210.36:340.75:577:54Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:466.31:126.16:580.47:140.75:587:53Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:256.21:496.17:330.57:530.85:597:51Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:056.02:276.18:090.68:340.86:007:50Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:455.93:056.18:460.89:160.96:017:48Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:275.73:456.09:241.010:011.06:027:47Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:125.54:285.910:071.210:501.16:037:46Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:015.35:155.910:541.311:441.16:047:44Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:555.26:095.911:481.56:057:43Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:535.27:086.012:421.112:471.46:067:41Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:535.38:086.11:411.01:471.36:077:40Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:505.59:066.42:380.72:451.06:097:38Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:445.910:006.83:330.43:420.66:107:36Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:356.210:527.04:240.04:360.26:117:35New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:246.611:437.25:13-0.35:28-0.16:127:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:136.96:01-0.56:20-0.36:137:32New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:337.21:027.16:49-0.67:12-0.46:147:30Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:257.11:537.27:36-0.58:06-0.46:157:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:176.82:447.28:26-0.39:01-0.26:167:27Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:116.53:387.19:180.09:590.16:177:25Waxing Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8465233)

Common Questions About Branford, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Branford, CT today?

Slack tide in Branford, CT is approximately 3:12 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Branford, CT?

Branford, CT is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Branford, CT tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Branford, CT?

Tide predictions for Branford, CT come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Branford, CT?

Tide data for Branford, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8465233. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8465233.

What is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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